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1 ×5
20 𝑥+30 𝑦=25 3
2 ×6
42 𝑥+30 𝑦=−63 4
4 − 3 22 𝑥 =− 88
𝑥 =− 4
Substitute in 1 4 × −4 +6 𝑦=5 Check by substituting solution in 2
6 𝑦=21
7
× ( − 4 ) +5 ×3.5=− 28+17.5
𝑥=− 4 𝑦=3.5 , as required
8 𝑥 −5= 𝑝 − 𝑥𝑑
8 𝑥+ 𝑥𝑑 −5= 𝑝
8
𝑥 ( 8+𝑑 )= 𝑝+5
𝑝 +5
𝑥=
𝑑 +8
O A O
S HC HT A
H
𝐵= 9
cos
O 13
−1 9
𝐵=cos = 46.2 °
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GCSE: Congruent Triangles

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/browse/333
“Understand and use SSS, SAS, ASA and RHS

conditions to prove the congruence of triangles
using formal arguments.”
These triangles are similar.? These triangles are congruent.

?
They are the same shape. They are the same shape and size.
(Only rotation and flips allowed)
What is congruence?
Suppose two triangles have the
side lengths. Do the triangles have
to be congruent?
Yes, because the all the angles
?
are determined by the sides.
Would the same be true if two

quadrilaterals had the same
lengths?
No. Square and rhombus have
?
same side lengths but are
different shapes.
Determine whether comparing the following pieces of information would be

sufficient to show the triangles are congruent.
a b c d
Two sides the same and Two angles the same and Two sides the same and
3 sides the same. angle between them. All angles the same.
a side the same. angle not between them.
Congruent Congruent  Not necessarily Congruent  Not necessarily
? ?
Congruent (but Similar)
? ?
Congruent (we’ll see
why)
Proving congruence
GCSE papers will often ask for you to prove that two triangles are congruent.
There’s 4 different ways in which we could show this:
!
a
SAS ?
Two sides and the included angle.
b
ASA
Two angles and a?
side.
c
SSS
Three sides. ?
d
RHS
?
Right-angle, hypotenuse and
#BALearningJourney: maths@basildonacademies.org.uk another side.
Proving congruence
Why is it not sufficient to show two sides are

the same and an angle are the same if the side
is not included?
Try and draw a triangle with the same side

lengths and indicated angle, but that is not
congruent to this one.
Click to Reveal
In general, for “ASS”, there are always

2 possible triangles.
What type of proof
For triangle, identify if showing the indicating things are equal (to another triangle)
are sufficient to prove congruence, and if so, what type of proof we have. This angle is
known from the
other two.
SA SA SA SA
 SSS  SSS  SSS  SSS
S S S S
AS RH AS RH AS RH AS RH
A S A S A S A S
SA SA SA SA
 SSS  SSS  SSS  SSS
S S S S
AS RH AS RH AS RH AS RH
A S A S A S A S
Example Proof
Nov 2008 Non Calc STEP 1: Choose your appropriate
proof (SSS, SAS, etc.)
STEP 2: Justify each of three
things.
STEP 3: Conclusion, stating the
proof you used.
Solution:
•as given
• as given
• is common.
?
• is congruent to by
Bro Tip: Always start with 4 bullet points: SSS.
three for the three letters in your proof, and
one for your conclusion.
Check Your Understanding
𝐴 𝐵

is a parallelogram. Prove that

triangles and are congruent.
(If you finish quickly, try proving

another way)
𝐷
𝐶

Using : Using : Using :

• as opposite sides of • as opposite angles of
• is common.
parallelogram are equal in parallelogram are equal.
• as opposite sides of
length. • as opposite sides of
parallelogram are equal
• as opposite angles of parallelogram are equal in
in length.
parallelogram are equal. length.
• for same reason.
• ?
Triangles and are
• ?
as opposite sides of • ?
as alternate angles are
parallelogram are equal in equal.
congruent by SSS.
length. • Triangles and are
• Triangles and are congruent by ASA.
congruent by SAS.
Exercises (if multiple parts, only do (a) for now)
NOTE
Q1
Exercises
Q2
AB
= AC ( is equilateral triangle)
AD is common.
ADC = ADB = 90. ?
Therefore triangles congruent by RHS.
Since
and are congruent triangles, .
as is equilateral.
Therefore ?
Congruent Triangles
Q3
Exercises
Q4
BC = CE equal sides
CF = CD equal sides
BCF = DCE = 150o ?
BFC is congruent to ECD by SAS.
So BF=ED (congruent triangles)

?
BF = EG ( opp sides of parallelogram)
(2)
Check Your Understanding
What are the four types of congruent triangle proofs?

SSS, SAS, ASA (equivalent to AAS)
? and RHS.
What should be the structure of our proof?
Justification of each of the three letters, followed by
? proof type we used.
conclusion in which we state which
What kinds of justifications can be used for sides and angles?

Circle Theorems, ‘common’ sides, alternate/corresponding
angles, properties of parallelograms,
? sides/angles of regular
polygon are equal.
https://corbettmaths.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Congr
uent-Triangles-pdf.pdf
02/11/20
Using completed proof to justify other sides/angles
this proof, there was no easy

In
way to justify that .
However, once we’ve completed
a congruent triangle proof, this
provides a justification for other
sides and angles being the same.
We might write as justification:

“As triangles ABD and DCA are
congruent, .”
Exercises
Q2
We earlier showed and are
congruent, but couldn’t at that
point use because we couldn’t
justify it.
AB
= AC ( is equilateral triangle)
AD is common.
ADC = ADB = 90.
Therefore triangles congruent by RHS.
Since
and are congruent triangles, .
as is equilateral.
Therefore ?
Exercises
Q4
BC = CE equal sides
CF = CD equal sides
BCF = DCE = 150o
BFC is congruent to ECD by SAS.
So BF=ED (congruent triangles)

?
BF = EG ( opp sides of parallelogram)
(2)
https://corbettmaths.com/2018/04/04/congruent-triangles-2/
Understanding Effort
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on my learning.
I have some I have put in a fair effort,

understanding for A but I could have tried 23
most of the work. harder.
I have an excellent I have tried hard and

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We are learning about: CONGRUENT TRIANGLES 2/11/21

Key Terms: angle, side WOTD:

What you need to get ready for this lesson:

Whilst we are waiting for everyone to log in please

𝑥=− 4 𝑦=3.5 , as required

GCSE: Congruent Triangles

“Understand and use SSS, SAS, ASA and RHS

These triangles are similar.? These triangles are congruent.

Would the same be true if two

Determine whether comparing the following pieces of information would be

Why is it not sufficient to show two sides are

Try and draw a triangle with the same side

In general, for “ASS”, there are always

is a parallelogram. Prove that

(If you finish quickly, try proving

Using : Using : Using :

So BF=ED (congruent triangles)

What are the four types of congruent triangle proofs?

What kinds of justifications can be used for sides and angles?

this proof, there was no easy

We might write as justification:

So BF=ED (congruent triangles)

I do not understand I have been distracted

I have some I have put in a fair effort,

I have an excellent I have tried hard and

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